Planning a trip to New York City? Families might recognize the American Museum of Natural History as the setting for the Night at the Museum movies. I admit that was one of the reasons my children (ages 7 and 10) were excited to visit this world-famous science museum. It turns out that a lot of […]
25 FREE Things to Do in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City is my hometown and we spend many of our weekends and school breaks exploring all the free ways to enjoy Salt Lake City with kids. Whether you’re vacationing in Utah, or you’re a local family looking for ways to get out of the house, we have a list of ideas. Keep reading for descriptions […]
Laid-back luxury for families at the Arizona Grand Resort and Spa
Hey there! My family stayed at the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix during spring break, and its’ now one of my kids’ favorite hotels EVER. The Arizona Grand Resort and Spa in Phoenix is a luxury resort, but it’s friendly, unpretentious and fun for families. The resort offers a lot of activities to keep you from […]
How to see the McConkie Ranch Petroglyphs in Utah
I love to find ancient rock art in our travels, and feel lucky to live in Utah where we have a lot of good sites. Seeing a figure that was painstakingly chipped into a rock face and has been preserved for a thousand years or more inspires my imagination. Petroglyphs help me to feel connected […]
History, luxury and family fun at the Wigwam Resort
Hello! The Wigwam Golf Resort and Spa was the first stop on our recent spring break vacation in Phoenix. I was instantly impressed by the beautiful grounds, historic character, and authentic Southwestern attitude. We loved this laid-back historic property, which opened 85 years ago as a retreat for Goodyear executives. The Wigwam Resort is a modern […]
3 ways to enjoy Midway’s Homestead Crater
Did you know? The only warm water SCUBA diving destination in the continental United States is in… Utah. The Homestead Crater is a geothermically heated pool inside a limestone dome on the property of the Homestead Resort. The pool is 35 feet deep, and the water is 90-96 degrees Fahrenheit, year-round. Visitors are invited to […]
